Bacon Wrapped Roasted Pork Loin

[taxlady]

True, I save the oven method for a full sheet pan of bacon. I've never run out of bacon fat, have a couple of jars stashed in the freezer! My favorite sight is a convection oven with ten shelves and 20 sheet pans of bacon, cooking away. The aroma just slays me.

I miss working in the restaurant! But, not enough to give up my current job.

Ah, the smell of bacon. My DH and I often cook a little something just for one. But, we have a rule about bacon: you must cook enough bacon for everyone who can smell it cooking, including pets. It's just too cruel to make anyone smell bacon and not have any for them.

 

[Bolas De Fraile]

When a lot younger I had a year long relationship with a Hindu girl, the smell of bacon broke my vegetarianism and the relationship.

 

[Rob Babcock]

I couldn't stay with a woman who didn't love bacon!

 

[kadesma]

I do my pork much the same except I set it in a bed of cinnamon and cloves apple slices.
kadesma

 

[Zhizara]

Rob, what time/temperature do you use for oven baking? TIA

 

[Rob Babcock]

I think I listed the temp at the beginning of the thread. If I didn't, I roasted it at 350. I have a digital thermo probe that I always use with a temperature alarm. I set it for 134. When it reached about 110 I cranked the oven to 500 degrees F (to finish the bacon). I pulled it at 134.

Trichinosis is killed at about 135-ish. Carry-over will take the loin well above that. I like a lil' pink in my pork. I can't stand "Farmer Pig"!

Time is not very useful, really. The loin I used isn't the same as one you'll use. So I use a thermocouple and ballpark time. I cook to temp, not time.

 

[Zhizara]

Sorry, Rob. I should have quoted the post. I was asking about cooking bacon in the oven.

 

[Rob Babcock]

Oh, I see. When I do just bacon I usually bake at 350. I generally don't preheat the oven when I do this, so it often takes 12-15 minutes. I'm not big on cooking times, to be honest. I just cook stuff 'til it's done. BTW, I like my bacon on the crispy side.

 

[Zhizara]

Oh, I see. When I do just bacon I usually bake at 350. I generally don't preheat the oven when I do this, so it often takes 12-15 minutes. I'm not big on cooking times, to be honest. I just cook stuff 'til it's done. BTW, I like my bacon on the crispy side.

Thanks. I want to try it your way, because you said it won't curl up. I hate that.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Thanks. I want to try it your way, because you said it won't curl up. I hate that.

It cuts way down on the spatter, too Sally! My favorite way to cook up a bunch of it.

 

[JGDean]

Smoked Pork Tenderloin

I smoke mine and wrap with bacon to keep it moist. Mine isn't artistically woven like yours though.

 

[taxlady]

It cuts way down on the spatter, too Sally! My favorite way to cook up a bunch of it.

Does it? My DH used to cook sausages in the oven, until I showed him how dirty it made the oven.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Does it? My DH used to cook sausages in the oven, until I showed him how dirty it made the oven.

I guess I'm talking about the spatter on top of the stove...you know the kind, makes you wish you wore a shirt...with long sleeves!

 

[taxlady]

I guess I'm talking about the spatter on top of the stove...you know the kind, makes you wish you wore a shirt...with long sleeves!

That's what we use a spatter guard for

 

[PrincessFiona60]

That's what we use a spatter guard for

I usually think about it AFTER I've been popped!

The cat knows she's not allowed in the kitchen while cooking bacon, but is welcome to return for taste testing.

 

[Kayelle]

OK, that's settled.........this will be the centerpiece of the Christmas dinner table.

That just looks fabulous !!

 

[recipedirect]

OMG my husband would LOVE this.